UN fears over Darfur death toll
The death toll in the Darfur conflict could be 50,000, far higher than thought before, a top UN official says.

Chain protest at Gaza plan
Thousands of Israelis form a line from Gaza to Jerusalem, as violence flares in the West Bank and Gaza.

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Armstrong makes history
Lance Armstrong breaks one of the most famous records in sport with his sixth straight Tour de France victory.

Protests as Boston battens down
Scuffles break out among protesters ahead of the Democrat convention, amid a huge security operation.

Flooded Dhaka set for more rain
Residents of the Bangladeshi capital - already 40% under water - try to secure their city against rising floods.

Tight security for Arroyo speech
Thousands of police have been deployed in Manila ahead of President Arroyo's state-of-the-nation address.

Turkish train collides with bus
At least 14 people are reported killed when a train crashes into a minibus in western Turkey.

Arrest in UK double murder case
Police in North Yorkshire arrest Mark Hobson on suspicion of two double murders after a week-long manhunt.

Third Star Wars film gets title
George Lucas' third and final Star Wars prequel gets a name - Revenge of the Sith.

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Football titans set for Copa clash
Brazil beat Argentina 4-2 on penalties to win the Copa America.

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F1: Schumacher wins in Germany
Michael Schumacher beats Jenson Button into second at the German Grand Prix.

Morocco 'loses track' of fighters
Morocco has warned Spain it does not know the whereabouts of 400 al-Qaeda fighters, a newspaper says.

Kenyans rally for new constitution
Thousands of people stage a demonstration in Mombasa, in the latest protest to demand constitutional reform.

Iran rejects claims of 9/11 links
Iran dismisses allegations in the report of the 9/11 Commission of links between Tehran and al-Qaeda.

Families angry at Mexico ruling
Victims' groups are dismayed as a Mexican judge refuses to order the arrest of ex-President Luis Echeverria.

Australia 'not cowed' by threats
A warning that Australia will be attacked unless it pulls out of Iraq is being taken seriously but will not determine policy, Canberra says.

China convicts baby traffickers
A court in southern China convicts 52 people of baby smuggling, sentencing six to death.

Protesters destroy French GM crop
Police watch as hundreds of protesters rip up a field of genetically modified maize in south-west France.

Ecevit bids farewell to politics
Former Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit calls an end to 50 years in politics by quitting as leader of his party.

Family dismay at Iran 'cover-up'
Iran is criticised over the acquittal of an Iranian agent accused of killing a Canadian photographer.

Gaza rocket strike hurts children
Six Israeli children are injured by a rocket fired by Palestinian militants at a Jewish settlement in Gaza.

Tiger rebel's 'aides' shot dead
Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka say eight top aides of a breakaway rebel leader have been shot dead.

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Pakistan beat India
Pakistan salvage their Asia Cup with a 59 run win over India in Colombo.

Scheme to stop carers who abuse
A scheme to prevent abuse of groups such as the elderly and mentally ill is being launched by the government.

Abbey expected to unveil takeover
Abbey National is expected to announce an agreed takeover by Spanish bank Santander on Monday morning.

Promising breast-saving treatment
There is a good treatment alternative to removing all of the breast for women with breast cancer, say experts.

World's tiniest fish identified
The smallest, lightest animal with a backbone - a fish from Australia's Great Barrier Reef - is described for the first time by scientists.

Pushing computers to the limit
Computing power has risen phenomenally in the past 40 years and new approaches could help to keep it growing.

Bourne sequel tops US film chart
The Bourne Supremacy, the thriller sequel starring Matt Damon, tops film charts in North America.